Hospice Volunteer Program
St. Mary’s Hospice Services has openings for people interested in serving Hospice patients. As a member of St. Mary’s supportive and loving Hospice Volunteer Program, you can truly contribute to our mission by being a compassionate, supportive presence for our patients or in our organization.
Apply to Volunteer Online Hospice Volunteer Field Report Form
St. Mary’s Hospice Services provides care throughout Northeast Georgia
You don't have to travel far from home to make an impactful change in the lives of those who require hospice care. We offer volunteer opportunities in several counties in the Northeast Georgia area.
|
|
Hospice Volunteer Program Roles
St. Mary’s Hospice utilizes volunteers to assist in the administrative office activities as well as in direct patient care services.
Volunteer roles include, but are not limited to:
- Patient Care Volunteers
- Administrative Volunteers
- Certified Pet Therapy Volunteers
- Music volunteers
- Certified Massage Therapist Volunteers
Other Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteers are required to attend at minimum two in-service trainings within 12 months.
- Volunteers must agree to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per month. We ask that volunteers commit to at least 6 months of service.
If you have experienced a recent loss, we ask that you wait one year before volunteering with patients and families. Recent losses can include divorce or loss of a relationship, loss of a pet, serious illness of a loved one, etc.
How to Become a Hospice Volunteer
For any questions, please do not hesitate to call (706) 389-227 for assistance.
Once you have completed your application and your references have been contacted and checked, you will be contacted for an interview, typically within 1-2 weeks. Overall, it can take up to 4 weeks to become an official volunteer.
We currently offer two methods of completing your application:
- Complete the Online Form
- Apply by mail. You may download a print version of our application by clicking here.
If printing the application, please mail the completed form to:
St. Mary’s Hospice Services
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
1021 Jamestown Blvd.
Suite 215
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Interviews are conducted virtually or in-person. The Volunteer Coordinator will schedule your interview directly with you.
- After the interview, the Volunteer Coordinator will provide you with step-by-step instructions to complete your health screening, fingerprinting, background check, and to obtain your badge.
- All volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against flu and COVID-19.
If you were born after 1957, be prepared to show evidence of two MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccinations, or provide results of a titer test showing adequate levels of immunity. - You will be required to complete a TB screening. If you have had a TB test in the last 12 months, please bring a copy of it to your health screening appointment for the nurse to review.
Orientation will be both online and in-person and will take up to 4 hours to complete for administrative volunteers and up to 16 hours for all other volunteers.
Hospice Volunteer Field Report
Please complete the form to keep track of your hours. This form will allow you to log your phone calls, in-service meetings, special events, and patient activities- including missed visits. Once completed, click the “Submit Form” button and the form will automatically be emailed to the Volunteer Coordinator. For any questions, please call 706-389-2273
Other Volunteer Programs with St. Mary's Health Care System
Adult Auxiliary Volunteers
St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary has openings for those who enjoy being of service to visitors in both hospital and non-hospital settings. As members of a friendly, supportive auxiliary, you can meet new people, make lasting friendships, and feel great about making a valuable contribution in the spirit of the gospel to those in need.
Learn More
Teen Summer Volunteer Program
Our Teen Summer Volunteer Program at St. Mary’s Health Care System provides an excellent chance for high school students to explore careers in health care while giving back to their community. Teen volunteers assist with a variety of non-medical duties throughout the hospital.
Learn More
Student Volunteer Program
Many students seeking degrees in health care must complete volunteer assignments in their field to graduate. We offer opportunities that provide students with supervised, real-world experience to meet admission or graduation requirements. Sessions are available in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Learn More